1. Chapter 6 Section 1

2. Outline your notes! UNITED KINGDOM Land Economy Government People & Culture Northern Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Land Economy People & Culture Our notes usually follow a basic outline or structure. We will focus on several BIG topics, and each BIG topic will have DETAILS Here are today’s big topics (Write this outline at the top of your notes so you can see the BIG PICTURE):

3. Land Is about the size of Oregon Is made up of 4 separate regions 1. England 2. Scotland 3. Wales 4. Northern Ireland

5. The Economy Over 250 years ago, they started the Industrial Revolution. They are still a world leader in industry and trading

6. London

7. The Economy Exports: Manufactured goods & machinery, as well as, computer and electronics are all major exports. Imports: They must bring in natural resources and over 1/3 of all their food. Why must they import so much food? Lack of farmland and limited growing season.

8. The Government Parliamentary Democracy How does it work? Voters elect representatives in Parliament What do they call their two houses? House of Lords House of Commons

9. Westminster

10. The Government How do they elect their leader and what do they call him/her? Political party with most members in House of Commons chooses Prime Minister

11. Prime Minister: David Cameron

12. Queen Elizabeth II (Monarch/Ceremonial)

13. Westminster Abbey

14. The Government 1. House of Commons-elected by the people 2. House of Lords-inherited title or given titles by the Queen. The United Kingdom is also a Consitutional Monarchy

15. People & Culture 60 million people 7 million live in London They speak English, Welsh & Scottish Gaelic Most are Protestant Christians 90% live in cities (urbanization)

16. William ShakespeareCharles Dickens

18. The Republic of Ireland

19. Land Also known as Emerald Isle

20. The Economy Potatoes, barley, wheat, sugar, beets and turnips are all major crops. Manufacturing is a major provider for the economy.

21. Northern Ireland Southern counties won their independence from Britain in 1921 and became the “Republic of Ireland Northern counties were home to many British Protestants that remain loyal to United Kingdom.

24. People & Culture A Celtic Past- Settled there in 500BC Speak Gaelic & English (Irish dialect) 58% live in cities/towns (not as urbanized as UK) 1/3 live in Dublin, which is the capital Irish dance and music are still performed around the world today

25. Dublin